Does the modified Frailty Index (mFI) predict morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing inpatient head and neck surgery?
The modified Frailty Index (mFI) is a significant predictor of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing inpatient head and neck surgery, aiding in preoperative risk stratification.
The mFI is significantly associated with morbidity and mortality in this retrospective survey. Additional study with prospective analysis and external validation is needed. The mFI may provide an improved understanding of preoperative risk, which would facilitate perioperative optimization, risk stratification, and counseling related to outcomes.
Adams et al. (Thu,) studied this question.